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Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by sanerugwei: 9:14am On Mar 09, 2022
Do you know the year and model of Honda the OP drives?
Is DW-1 what the manufacturer recommended for that year and model?

If the answer to those two questions are no, then you can advice the Op to put that in his car.
There are loads of different tranny oils even for Hondas of same year.
There is DW-1, there is HCF-2, there HMMF, etc.

captainking:
if you are in Lagos.. Contact gazzuzz here or luvinhubby... They can deliver anywhere in naija.. Original Honda dw1 oil
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Fiscus105(m): 9:19am On Mar 09, 2022
phemmyfour:
yinmu...pity yourself

I ve never had gear problem with any of my vehicles past and present. And did not any reason to change the fluid. The ATF fluid doesn't warrant regular interval change like engine oil.

The recommend interval might not even be achieved before you get tired and got another car

And for those who used vehicle for years?


That was how one woman's sienna got spoiled last year ,she said someone like you advised her not to change oil so far it doesn't give sign, she kept on using expired oil until gear broke down, she cough out not of money to change the gear totally.

Every inventory of oyinbo has expired period ,gear oil definitely not an exception.
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by sukkot: 9:20am On Mar 09, 2022
Carparts888:
If its Nigerian used you bought, I recommend u change the tranny oil immediately after purchase except u know the history of the vehicle maintenance from previous owner and if it was bought foreign used/toks, you should run the vin and check the vehicle history of maintenance to know if you should change the tranny oil or keep using it if well maintained.
If its brand new vehicle, just follow the scheduled routine maintenance time table
www.youtube.com/shorts/yk_GkJntEtU
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Carparts888(m): 9:30am On Mar 09, 2022
This is interesting.There are variables that apply to this theory but before I comment more, make I chop breakfast first then follow up on Russian Ukrainian war update.
sukkot:

www.youtube.com/shorts/yk_GkJntEtU
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by phemmyfour: 9:39am On Mar 09, 2022
Fiscus105:


And for those who used vehicle for years?


That was how one woman's sienna got spoiled last year ,she said someone like you advised her not to change oil so far it doesn't give sign, she kept on using expired oil until gear broke down, she cough out not of money to change the gear totally.

Every inventory of oyinbo has expired period ,gear oil definitely not an exception.
Lies
The oil can be shortened not expired cos it's already in use
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Tmex(m): 9:40am On Mar 09, 2022
Mrford:



It's blinking for a reason, have it scanned first, its likely not the fluid.
Pls whats the correlation, cos the "grin" light on my gear is permanently not coming on while others does, i just felt the bulb went bad
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Belemahue: 9:43am On Mar 09, 2022
MyMouth:
Pls I just discovered the light around my gear Doesn't light up when I put on my light when driving in the night. What could be the problem?
check if there's a Fuse for it and also check if the bulbs are good
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Nobody: 10:37am On Mar 09, 2022
6 months to a year depending on your model and your book check periodically and if leaking replace the seals with a new one when changing it. You can also add Lucas transmission anti slip to your transmission oil. I was almost scammed for new valvebody when they gave me the wrong oil specification of MB fluid our climate is not like where the cars are made and these fluids get thinner as they expire so sales people are crafty and won’t notice the difference so you have to hold that in to account and prep your car for heat especially in traffic


Transmission oil smell is not pungent you can only smell it up close that’s how you will know if it’s expired I don’t blame the sellers though how will they know if they don’t shake the bottles first before buying from supplier? Valvoline hasn’t let me down so far. I recommend using Infocar on the App Store to help manage your fluids and your maintenance it has a automatic calculation of intervals and gives a date for when you change. Good for all models.

For my Uber drivers and Bolt turn your phone into a DVR to record for your safety it’s free and works with most Bluetooth dongles and has its own you won’t be able to do advanced scans like Foxwell, Autel and Launch but it helps you avoid wahala.

My windshield wiper is working now some of these repairs na pulling the head of the battery just like your router also be careful some of your house patrons when their broke will always mess with your car that’s how you know.

Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by KelvinCoaster(m): 10:40am On Mar 09, 2022
Topccy007z:
Hello Nairalanders, please can any one tell when exactly the transmission fluid in cars are due for change. Mine has lasted for 18 months already but the transmission still runs smoothly. I majorly do local runnings. Just few short trips.
Topccy007z,

If your car rolls backward if on a slope while gear is on Drive(D), then your transmission fluid needs replacement.

Don't let any body deceive you with their theories! What I've told you is from experience!!!

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Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by captainking(m): 11:57am On Mar 09, 2022
sanerugwei:
Do you know the year and model of Honda the OP drives?
Is DW-1 what the manufacturer recommended for that year and model?

If the answer to those two questions are no, then you can advice the Op to put that in his car.
There are loads of different tranny oils even for Hondas of same year.
There is DW-1, there is HCF-2, there HMMF, etc.

I know only dw-1.
None other is important for me sir.. ...
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by tolutoki: 12:22pm On Mar 09, 2022
Carparts888:
Dont try it ooo or u will end replacing your entire tranny this Buhari season. Its not hard to find your recommended tranny oil for your honda. whats the model and year of your honda brand?

Mine is honda accord 2008, please where can I get the original gear transmission oil in Abuja?
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by tolutoki: 12:26pm On Mar 09, 2022
KelvinCoaster:

Topccy007z,

If your car rolls backward if on a slope while gear is on Drive(D), then your transmission fluid needs replacement.

Don't let any body deceive you with their theories! What I've told you is from experience!!!


So, do you mean if I change the transmission oil now and the car will not roll back a bit again on a backward sloppy road?

Please, Where can I get original transmission oil for 2008 honda accord in Abuja?
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Carparts888(m): 12:28pm On Mar 09, 2022
call him 08100686696 uzo(mr parts). He will get you OEM oil and parts.
tolutoki:


Mine is honda accord 2008, please where can I get the original gear transmission oil in Abuja?
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Fibonacci88: 12:43pm On Mar 09, 2022
Carparts888:
Dont try it ooo or u will end replacing your entire tranny this Buhari season. Its not hard to find your recommended tranny oil for your honda. whats the model and year of your honda brand?
It's a 2004 Accord
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by sanerugwei: 12:50pm On Mar 09, 2022
Yes indeed.
Truly you don't have to know if it's not applicable to you, but how do you even know that it is not applicable. shocked cool grin
Of a truth, ignorance is indeed bliss. shocked shocked grin
captainking:

I know only dw-1.
None other is important for me sir.. ...
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by KelvinCoaster(m): 12:52pm On Mar 09, 2022
tolutoki:



Please, Where can I get original transmission oil for 2008 honda accord in Abuja?
You can get original transmission fluid in ABUJA from M and S Automobile care behind Oando petrol station by Prince and Princess junction Gudu.
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by KelvinCoaster(m): 12:52pm On Mar 09, 2022
tolutoki:



Please, Where can I get original transmission oil for 2008 honda accord in Abuja?
You can get original transmission fluid in ABUJA from M and S Automobile care behind Oando petrol station by Prince and Princess junction Gudu.
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by deavicky(m): 12:58pm On Mar 09, 2022
Fibonacci88:
My D light has been blinking intermittently for some time now. Looking for genuine Honda transmission oil is not easy. Ppl have recommended using other transmission fluid but fear no let me.
i changed my Honda pilot with transmission oil from fortoil and it is working very fine and it has be 6 months now.
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by emmyN(m): 1:03pm On Mar 09, 2022
lonelydora:


You are damaging tha transmission

He is not. He is wasting funds, yes.
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by emmyN(m): 1:06pm On Mar 09, 2022
Fibonacci88:
My D light has been blinking intermittently for some time now. Looking for genuine Honda transmission oil is not easy. Ppl have recommended using other transmission fluid but fear no let me.

Use original honda DW1. Reach out to luvinghubby on here, he should have it in stock. And stop driving that car until you've fixed the cause for the blinking D light.
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by bigl: 1:27pm On Mar 09, 2022
Topccy007z:
Hello Nairalanders, please can any one tell when exactly the transmission fluid in cars are due for change. Mine has lasted for 18 months already but the transmission still runs smoothly. I majorly do local runnings. Just few short trips.

Its quite easy.

Get a clean white piece of paper, put a drop or 2 on it.

If its still bright pink, its still ok but if its brownish and smells burnt, replace immediately!

Ensure u get the recommended gear oil o!
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by MyMouth(m): 2:45pm On Mar 09, 2022
Belemahue:
check if there's a Fuse for it and also check if the bulbs are good
Ok, thanks
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Carparts888(m): 3:18pm On Mar 09, 2022
Your vehicle use honda DW 1 and its not scarce at all.
Fibonacci88:

It's a 2004 Accord
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by computerglobal(m): 4:57pm On Mar 09, 2022
Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by Mrford(m): 6:01pm On Mar 14, 2022
Tmex:

Pls whats the correlation, cos the "grin" light on my gear is permanently not coming on while others does, i just felt the bulb went bad

The transmission range switch might be faulty. But if it's working perfectly you can ignore.

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Re: How Do You Know When To Change Your Transmission Fluid? by turboturman: 2:17pm On Jul 25
Since you mostly do local trips, your transmission fluid might last longer. Generally, it's a good idea to change the fluid every 30K to 60K miles, but you should check your car's manual to be sure.
Even if everything seems fine, you should also check the fluid. If it looks dark or smells burnt, it's time for a change. And if you ever need a new transmission, you could look into a 700r4 transmission for sale. It's reliable and should be a good fit for your car.

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